Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/malaria-prevalence-remains-high/
Malaria Outbreak Remains High
By
David A. Yates -
December 5, 2017
The 2016 Liberia Malaria Indicator Survey (LMIS) report released yesterday by the Ministry of Health (MOH) has revealed that the infection rate still remains high despite progress being made by the government in recent years.
The report, which came from the ministry?s National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) division, provides data on malaria knowledge, prevention, and treatments, noting that the survey revealed that 4,290 households were diagnosed with malaria.
Children between the ages of 6 and 59 months comprising nearly 45 percent who were tested for malaria and anemia were proven positive by rapid diagnostic test.
The LMIS survey report further revealed that malaria is most common among children in central and southeastern Liberia-constituting over 60%, and that those living in rural areas are twice more likely to have malaria than children living in urban areas (62% versus 30%). Overall, 8% of Liberian children are severely anemic...
Malaria Outbreak Remains High
By
David A. Yates -
December 5, 2017
The 2016 Liberia Malaria Indicator Survey (LMIS) report released yesterday by the Ministry of Health (MOH) has revealed that the infection rate still remains high despite progress being made by the government in recent years.
The report, which came from the ministry?s National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) division, provides data on malaria knowledge, prevention, and treatments, noting that the survey revealed that 4,290 households were diagnosed with malaria.
Children between the ages of 6 and 59 months comprising nearly 45 percent who were tested for malaria and anemia were proven positive by rapid diagnostic test.
The LMIS survey report further revealed that malaria is most common among children in central and southeastern Liberia-constituting over 60%, and that those living in rural areas are twice more likely to have malaria than children living in urban areas (62% versus 30%). Overall, 8% of Liberian children are severely anemic...